Dr. Pujyitha Mandiga is a gastroenterologist who combines medical expertise with a thoughtful, patient-centered approach. She believes effective care begins with listening carefully, explaining conditions clearly, and understanding each patient’s concerns, priorities, and goals. Her aim is to help patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their care.
Dr. Mandiga evaluates and treats a broad range of digestive and liver conditions, including esophageal motility disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colitis, and gastroparesis. She performs upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, stricture dilation, palliative stent placement, and feeding tube placement.
Whether she is evaluating a new symptom or managing a complex condition, Dr. Mandiga takes time to make sure patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options. She welcomes questions and encourages open communication, working with each person to create a care plan that fits their needs and lifestyle. Her goal is to make every visit informative, supportive, and focused on the whole person.
Dr. Mandiga has published more than 30 research studies, case reports, and authored chapters in several medical books. Her research has been recognized with multiple awards, including honors for outstanding researcher and presenter for case studies and prospective studies for eight consecutive years from the American College of Gastroenterology and Digestive Disease Week. She also received a best research award at her residency graduation and was honored as Resident of the Year.
Dr. Mandiga earned her Bachelor of Science degree from East Carolina University, where she participated in the Honors Program and was recognized on the Dean’s Honor Roll. She earned her medical degree with highest honors from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her internal medicine residency and gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Michigan. She also holds an MBA in health care administration with honors and a master’s degree in psychology with honors.
Dr. Mandiga is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Urdu, and speaks conversational French.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Mandiga enjoys spending time with her two boys and two dogs. Her hobbies include running, sports, music, dance, cooking, playing board games with family and friends, and traveling.
